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Local honey may help your pollen allergies Play Video
April 11, 2012 7:09 PM
If you're allergic to pollen, listen up! Bees may be the answer to your problems. We discovered a solution some allergy sufferers really believe in. Bees may have a link to allergies that will surprise you. "I have many people that come to my house and want local... more » -
Educating businesses on allergy service dogs Play Video
March 17, 2012 7:56 PM
A Monument woman and her little girl say they were forced to leave a fast food restaurant because they needed to bring in a service dog. The little girl suffers from a peanut allergy, and their dog alerts them if any are nearby. We went with them back... more » -
Guidelines change for allergy service dogs
March 15, 2012 7:45 PM
New guidelines are in place for service dogs, and it gives the animals more access to businesses. Those with Angel Service Dogs say the new guidelines now include the phrase "alerting individuals to the presence of allergens." The founder of Angel Service Dogs says they train their dogs to detect... more » -
Baby's due date may foreshadow allergies
October 21, 2010 10:50 AM
Babies born in November or December face a higher risk for food allergies. Experts say that could be because their first three months of development took place in the spring -- when pollen levels are at an annual high. Researchers in Finland studied 6,000 children, and found those whose first... more » -
Flu vaccines safe for those with egg allergies
October 15, 2010 9:02 AM
Flu vaccines are grown in chicken eggs--problematic for people allergic to eggs. But this flu season, people with egg allergies shouldn't be worried about getting the seasonal influenza vaccine, which includes protection against H1N1, experts say. A new study found that the vaccines are safe for people with egg... more » -
African American boys have 4x the risk for food allergies
October 7, 2010 4:08 PM
A new study reveals African American boys may be at particular risk for food allergies. The National Institutes of Health survey included data on antibody levels that would flag allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and shrimp. The odds of male black children having food allergies was more than... more » -
African American boys at risk for food allergies
October 7, 2010 4:04 PM
A new study reveals African American boys may be at particular risk for food allergies. The National Institutes of Health survey included data on antibody levels that would flag allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and shrimp. The odds of male black children having food allergies was more than... more » -
Common foods can make allergies worse
September 14, 2010 10:46 AM
When your allergies start up, you know the usual culprits: mold, ragweed and weather changes that stir those things up. But there may be hidden food triggers making your runny nose and itchy eyes worse. A plate full of fruits and veggies may be good for your waistline,... more » -
Allergies leading to serious complications
May 25, 2010 9:27 AM
The long, nasty allergy season has launched a new concern. Doctors are worried that allergy sufferers are now at risk for serious infections, including pneumonia. Doctors are seeing ear infections, bronchitis and other serious complications from allergies, but their greatest fear is pneumonia. "That's what you absolutely don't want... more » -
Some of the myths about allergies
April 24, 2010 10:04 AM
Windy Spring weather is whipping up allergies in many of us, and it could be triggering asthma problems in some people, too. But, some things that you think you know about allergies simply aren't true, such as the one about short-haired pets. Dr. James Haden, an allergist, says... more » -
Some myths about allergies
April 24, 2010 9:57 AM
Windy Spring weather is whipping up allergies in many of us, and it could be triggering asthma problems in some people, too. But, some things that you think you know about allergies simply aren't true, such as the one about short-haired pets. Dr. James Haden, an allergist, says... more » -
Have peanut allergies, maybe you should check your ant traps
April 18, 2010 11:23 AM
It's the start of Spring, which also means the start of ant season. But before you put out any ant traps, did you know many of them contain peanuts? Beatrice Povolo has an eight year old son, Joseph, who has a severe allergy to nuts. So, Povolo checks every... more » -
Have a peanut allergy, maybe you should check your ant traps
April 18, 2010 11:09 AM
It's the start of Spring, which also means the start of ant season. But before you put out any ant traps, did you know many of them contain peanuts ? Beatrice Povolo has an eight year old son, Joseph, who has a severe allergy to nuts. So, Povolo checks... more » -
'We're keeping the cat.' Surviving pet allergies
April 5, 2010 10:29 AM
When Doug Familia told his wife, Nancy, he wanted to buy a cat for his stepson, she balked. Nancy knew that 8-year-old Anthony wanted a kitten, but she also knew that her husband had severe allergies to cats. "Don't bring a cat home if it's going to be a... more » -
Allergy season is here
March 30, 2010 7:25 PM
It's that time of year, allergy season; maybe you're dealing with watery eyes and a runny nose. The tree pollen count is especially high right now and doctors say they are seeing more patients, "Patients are calling with sneezing, itching, nasal congestion and itchy eyes. They're miserable," says asthma and... more » -
Allergies are bad during Springtime
March 27, 2010 12:49 PM
Have you seen your friends and neighbors walking around with red eyes and sniffling noses? It's that time of year again, allergy season. Allergists say that allergies are pretty much year-round, but it seems to get worse in the Springtime. Low nighttime temperatures, along with high pollen counts can... more » -
Allergies bad during Springtime
March 27, 2010 12:29 PM
Have you seen your friends and neighbors walking around with red eyes and sniffling noses? It's that time of year again, allergy season. Allergists say that allergies are pretty much year-round, but it seems to get worse in the Springtime. Low nighttime temperatures, along with high pollen counts can... more » -
A new study suggests BPA linked to asthma
March 6, 2010 12:46 PM
A new study in mice suggests exposure to the chemical Bisphenol-A may be linked to asthma . Bisphenol-A, or BPA is found in some plastics and the aluminum lining of food and drink cans. In experiments with mice, researchers found that expectant mothers exposed to BPA had pups with... more » -
Common indoor allergies this time of year
January 4, 2010 7:36 AM
Cigarette smoke, pet dander and tons of dust are just some of the causes of indoor allergies so common this time of year. Doctors from Weill Cornell Medical Center say all of those things plus household cleaners and gas fumes can also trigger allergy and asthma symptoms. They recommend... more » -
New procedure provides relief to longtime allergy sufferers
December 14, 2009 2:10 PM
Study after study confirms bad allergies severely affect people's quality of life. Most people deal with allergies just a few times a year. But there was nothing seasonal about David Fisher's allergy symptoms. "It used to keep me from sleeping, it would keep me from breathing," Fisher... more » -
Botox possibly used to relieve allergies
October 17, 2009 8:43 AM
Botox may do more than smooth wrinkles, it may also help relieve runny and congested noses due to allergies. This relief doesn't have to come with a shot, researchers in Germany soaked small sponges with botox and stuck them up the noses of patients with allergic rhinitis for half an... more » -
Botox possibly used to relieve allergies
October 17, 2009 8:29 AM
Botox may do more than smooth wrinkles, it may also help relieve runny and congested noses due to allergies . This relief doesn't have to come with a shot, researchers in Germany soaked small sponges with botox and stuck them up the noses of patients with allergic rhinitis for... more »
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